Chapter Officers

Luigi is an experienced project manager, enterprise business analyst, and development lead. Approaching 2 decades of experience in IT systems development, custom software development and digital transformations, he focuses on maximising the customer experience to the point of being customer-obsessed. 

He has a passion for agile digital product development and enjoys maximising the efficiency of self-organising teams so that they are free to get on with "solving the problem." 

Luigi is a certified SCRUM MASTER and CBAP with a Combined Bachelor of  Arts and Laws and a Bachelor of Information Systems. 

He has been an IIBA member since 2008, and a member of the Australia Chapter board since 2021, and was previously the Major Events Director  responsible for the IIBA  Festival of Business Analysis (FoBA). FoBA is now the biggest business analysis centred conference in the world. 

Tim is a Business Analysis practitioner and leader who partners with all business stakeholders to turn your needs into real business value.  In a career spanning two decades, Tim knows how to understand your needs and define them in a way that shapes effective solutions to your problems.  

With more than 20 years of experience in business analysis, Anastasia is experienced in all areas of business analysis from Strategic Analysis to Requirements Elicitation. Being in various roles from BA/ Senior BA to IT Consultant, Anastasia has hands-on experience with product ownership and change management. Throughout her career, Anastasia practiced business analysis in finance, health care, education and energy sectors. Anastasia's past role with Brisbane Branch was Education and Certification coordinator and she is passionate about mentoring and professional development opportunities for BAs.

Since joining IIBA in 2012 Anastasia has achieved CBAP, CCA and CPOA certifications and conducted multiple CBAP/CCBA study groups in Brisbane, participating in most of the Brisbane events and BAPDs. 

Abi Sachithanantham is an accomplished professional specializing in Delivery Leadership and Digital Transformation, armed with practical expertise spanning BABOK and Agile Extension knowledge domains. With a rich career spanning over a decade, Abi has showcased her mastery in steering Agile business analysis and delivery, data governance, ICT capability uplift, and transformative digital initiatives across a spectrum of industries, encompassing both government and private sectors.

Prior to joining the National Board, Abi was Chair for the Brisbane Branch from December 2021.

With a passion for business analysis and experience across differing industries and organisations, Evan is an enthusiastic voice for the practice within South Australia. Previously, he volunteered in the role of Chairperson of the Adelaide IIBA Branch, where he demonstrated the value of the business analysis capability throughout South Australian organisations.

Through coaching and mentoring, Evan helps aspiring and developing Business Analysts become more confident and skilled in underlying competencies that build strong foundations for success.

Walter is a senior business analyst experienced with the various delivery approaches from Agile to the SDLC approach. He had worked in various capacities across different industry domains. Besides his full-time role as a business analyst, Walter is a mentor in various mentoring programs and an adjunct faculty.

Arvind is a passionate leader and proven professional with strong business relationship and stakeholder engagement skills developed through 20 years of consulting. He has extensive experience across Banking, Finance, ICT, Government (Australian), Transport, Petroleum, Higher Education, and Retail sectors. His consulting work throughout the Asia Pacific region has enabled him to engage with diverse client organisations, both culturally and in terms of their core business.

He has a proven track record of establishing and building successful practices and has set up/managed practices at various organisations including DXC Technology, Yarra Valley Water and UniSuper. At IIBA, Arvind previously served as the Melbourne branch chair and later became a Board Director. He is passionate about writing and publishing white papers and articles to document and share his professional experiences and observations. Arvind is well-known in the Business Analysis industry as a nationally recognized industry speaker and an internationally recognised writer.

 

Susan Yu has previously served as Sydney Chair of the IIBA Australia Chapter, and Marketing Director of the same organisation. She is also the BA Practice Lead at Levande Australia, where she champions AI-augmented business analysis.

With over 35 years of experience as a technology consultant, Susan has worked with some of the largest organisations in the world, including IBM, Accenture, Commonwealth Bank, Optus, and Flexigroup. Her expertise and strategic insights have been instrumental in driving technological advancements and fostering innovation within these organizations.

Susan's contributions extend beyond the corporate sphere. She is a respected community leader and has made significant impacts within the Chinese community in Australia. She founded the National Institute of Chinese Education and co-founded STEAM Education Australia, promoting holistic and innovative after-school programs aimed at fostering a love for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics among young learners.

As a futurist and technology consultant, Susan envisions a future of limitless possibilities. She firmly believes in humanity's potential to upgrade itself through embracing change, innovation, and technology. Her mission, encapsulated in her initiative "The Future of You," is to inspire individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential and make a positive impact on the world.

With an unwavering optimism and a passion for uplifting others, Susan Yu stands as a force for change in a constantly evolving world. She is dedicated to helping others navigate and thrive amid technological advancements and societal shifts.